Autor: Taylor Baldwin Kiland

GPS technology is used in everything from car satellite systems to i Phones to Fit Bits. How does GPS actually work? Who takes care of the vast constellation of satellites that are needed to make the …

In the twenty-first century, a new kind of conflict has arisen. Dubbed the War on Terror, this confrontation uses many fighting techniques first implemented centuries ago alongside high-tech weaponry …

Submarines have been in use for centuries, but it wasn’t until the late 1800s that they were commonly used in the military. Today submarines are invaluable weapons in most navies. Through interviews …

The United States Coast Guard is often the first line of defense against attacks at sea. They are also the first call if there is a hurricane or a flood. A career in the coast guard promises adventur …

Navy men and women are specialists, tech analysts, engineers, humanitarians, and relief workers, as well as boatswains and captains. Through reading personal accounts and interviews, readers discover …

Marines are known for being the first to fight in a battle. They are highly trained and are prepared at all times. In addition to being soldiers, marines are also code-breakers, engineers, transporte …

Although armored tanks have been in use since World War II, they have undergone changes in recent years. Used all over the world, the armored tank has become a standard military weapon. Readers learn …

Fighter planes were made famous by the movie Top Gun, but they were first used during World War I and have become a standard symbol for the military. Through first-hand interviews, readers learn abou …

The military uses helicopters for many reasons. Each chopper is designed for its specific purpose: transporting goods and troops, sending rockets and missiles at the enemy, or some combination thereo …

Armored, weaponized, and able to navigate different terrains, the Humvee has been used by the U.S. military since the 1970s and continues to be a standard vehicle used in military operations. Soldier …

First invented by the Chinese thousands of years ago, the rifle has changed as warfare has evolved. First-hand interviews with soldiers in the field give readers insight as to how these rifles work, …

Students will meet a modern-day drone pilot and learn about the combat missions he performs. They will read about the history of UAVs, such as the use of pilotless balloons during the Civil War, and …

Cyber technology and counterterrorism are a hot topic today, and this book details how criminals, terrorists, and enemy governments attempt to use technology against the United States. How can we cou …